Genus Agathis (Noun)
Meaning
Kauri pine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Agathis australis, also known as the genus Agathis, is a large evergreen tree native to the subtropical regions of New Zealand.
- The genus Agathis includes approximately 21 species of coniferous trees and is commonly referred to as the Kauri pine.
- Agathis montana, a species within the genus Agathis, is found only in the mountains of New Caledonia and is threatened by logging.
- The discovery of the Wollemi pine in 1994 sparked renewed interest in the conservation of species within the genus Agathis.
- Agathis philippinensis, a member of the genus Agathis, is prized for its valuable timber and has become endangered due to over-exploitation.